I've rarely had good luck with embroidery/cross stitch types of kits, so was reluctant to buy a quilt kit. I always ran out of the thread provided and had to try to match... when I bought my first quilt kit, a wallhanging...it came short on one of the fabrics. The store immediately made it right and I enjoyed the kit. When I bought someone else's stash, it had several kits in it, and I enjoy those too. Will I buy another kit? Yes...there are times when I just want to sew without having to think about the colors I choose...they're already chosen for me. :)
Block of the month is a different story....I won't purchase those just because of the expense involved!